Nearby Attractions & Distances

One of the best parts of staying at Ely Camp Haus is its location in the heart of historic downtown Ely. Walk to restaurants, coffee shops, local shops, and Boundary Waters outfitters while enjoying easy access to hiking, paddling, fishing, and Ely's top attractions. Whether you're here for a Boundary Waters adventure, a family getaway, or a relaxing weekend in the Northwoods, you'll be close to everything Ely has to offer.

Within Walking Distance

• Downtown Ely restaurants, coffee shops, local shops & Boundary Waters outfitters: 0.1 miles (2-3 minute walk)
• Mesaba Range Transportation (bus service): 0.3 miles (5-minute walk)
• Mesabi Trail (Ely access): 0.5 miles (10-minute walk)
• Whiteside Park (playground, green space & festivals): 0.6 miles
• Trezona Trail (walking & biking around Miners Lake): 0.7 miles

Just Minutes Away

• Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) entry points: 3-10 miles (depending on entry point)
• Semer's Park & Beach (Shagawa Lake): 1.2 miles
• Ely International Wolf Center: 1.2 miles
• North American Bear Center: 1.4 miles
• Ely Municipal Airport (ELO): 2.5 miles
• Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park: 12 miles (20-minute drive)
• Bear Head Lake State Park: 17 miles (25-minute drive)

Travel Distances

• Duluth: Approximately 2 hours
• Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP): Approximately 250 miles (4½-5 hour drive)

Driving Directions

Ely Camp Haus is located in the heart of historic downtown Ely, Minnesota, making it easy to explore the area's restaurants, shops, outfitters, and attractions on foot.

From Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP): Take I-35 North to MN-33 North toward Cloquet. Continue on MN-53 North to Virginia, then follow MN-169 North directly into Ely.

From Duluth: Take MN-53 North toward Virginia, then continue on MN-169 North into Ely.

Once you arrive in downtown Ely, Ely Camp Haus is just off the main street and within walking distance of restaurants, coffee shops, local shops, and Boundary Waters outfitters, making it the perfect home base for exploring Ely and the surrounding Northwoods.